The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-06-12

two evils, OF which tho retention Of q weak
Ministry unified to uphold her dignity would,
perhaps. be the lesser.
Nsws from Germany continues very disQuiet-
Ing In regard to the health OF the old Emperor.
His indlspositions grow constantly moro fire..
Quent and moro serious. and confirm the ro-
ports which have received from Berlin OF the
tendency to conceal the gravity Of his condi-
tion. Iregret to say also that the gloomy 70.
ports as to the condition Of the Grown Prince
have not In any way frightened. He will prob
ably come to London to assist at the jubilee.
but his condition seoms to DO growing worse.
and the repeated operations which are rom
dered necessary In worry delicate region ofthe
thront present grave danger. even II It be true
that the real trouble is not cancer.
Writing from London to-day It is impossible
to refrain from telling lot about the jubilee,
for London seems to be all jubilee. Tho
parks and all the fashionable drives
are gorgeous with all kinds OF curious
potentstes. who have como from all over
tho world to compliment the most impor-
tant moharch Of ALL We have already tho
Queen Of Hswaii. a prince Of Slam and sew
oral Of India. and any number OF other repre-
sentatives Of semi-civilization, and still thay
como. Tho procesoion TO Westminster Abbey
on tho 2lot inst. will be something nnheard Of.
and to get en- idea OF London's interest and
expectation you must picture village In New
Jersey awaiting the unwinding Of q circus
procession. and multiply the picture in every
direction by ten thousand. Windows to view
the show are selling at most extravagant
prices. The sum Of $500 has been paid for the
fret floor Of q shop on the corner Of Albemarle
street and PiccadillJ. Ten pounds have been
paid over and over for o good seat for one.
The Nattona! Liberal Club which occupies
commanding position, has rented all Of its
windows at prices which have done much to
relieve It Of financial distress.
All sorts OF interesting ideas are afloat for
celebrating the great event. The loyal subjects
In Wales have added . jubilee extension to
their burial ground, and the inhabitants Of an
Indian station have named new cemetery
the jubilee burial ground" lugubrious
method Of eyincing loyalty. Any number Of
cranks ore about requesting folks to sign
pledge not to drink during the Jubilee week.
Mr.. Gustafson . professional advancer Of tenn
perance In others, suggests that the Queen
should set the example. Her Majesty Is not
apt however. to celebrate her jubilee by
changing the habit OF q long life Just for tho
sake Of having dull time. Many cynica.
minded subjects want to know what the Queen
intends to do for her subjects, and whether she
means to let the great event 90 by without any
special display Of munifcence. 1t Is highly
probable that she will do so.
The Times busies itself with sounding note
OF alarm and advises the authorities to look
out for dynsmiters on the great day. Every
precaution is being already taken. and before
the ceremony on the 21st Westminster Abbey
will undergo search that will leave very few
secrets for the searchers. 1t Is certain that q
dynamiter disguised as q workman on the
preparations In the Abbey might do piece Of
work calculated to rejoice forever the hearts Of
dynamiters. A thoroughly successful piece OF
vilany in the dynamite line would destroy the
entire royal family and pretty much all the
aristocracy Of England, besides blowing q big
hole in every reigning family in Europe. Never
has such an opportunity boon offered to dyn-
amiters before. Even the weakest little explo-
sion would b certain to produce . most aHfal
panic IN the dangsroasly cfoWded Abbey.
The most joyful Of her aisetyssuhiects win
be. imagine. the holder Of 90 stocks. for tn
burning Of Gas u sure to college al former ~
tempts In that way. Tho Dpks cf Westminster
had an idea which he considered clever. Il
was TO have citizens put candle at every
pane Of glass in their houses. and thus form
pleasing effect. It was suggested. however,
that some Of LondonS inhAbitants were too
poor to carry out the Dukes ides. The opinion
was also expressed on the part Of Capt. Shaw.
and Of representatives ofinsuranoe companies,
in such language. Of course - b bec0nins In
those who deal with Duke, that his grace Of
Westminster was something Of An as, which
has rather discouraged the plan.
have learned an Interesting little story
which was referred to in court yesterday. and
which relates to Lord Francis Douglas, the
brother Of Lady Florence Dixie, the romantic
lady who 10 alleged to have fought an exciting
| battle with two Irish desperadoes, and to have
| defeated them with the aid Of her wonderful
| dog. Lord Francis o while ago loved an
hsiress. Miss Mabel Scott. aged 10. She was
| lovely % well - an heiress, and at first re-
turned the noble lords affection. but her family
objected because his Lordship was crank OF
| q very visionary turn. and not calculated to
make q good husband When Miss Scott
insisted on clinging to her aristocratio
admirsr 1t was revealed TO her that
he had once started q bakery shop
at Hammersmith. and might very likely
do so again: but Lord Francis persisted In low
ing Miss Scott after she had stopped loving
him, and to get rid Of him her friends made
her o ward In Chsnoery. Everybody knows
that It is dangerous to trife with ward In
Chancery. especially to try to marry one. Lord
Francis persisted in being attentive until he
was twice summoned to tell what he meant
by not letting o ward In Chancery alono. On
the second occasion Lord Francis got angry.
and the crank part OF his nature came out. He
concluded to be revenged.
He had given Miss Scott brooch bearing
| the Douglas coat OF arms The lady kept 1t as
! memento Of her frstlov Douglas wrote to
| her threatening legal proceedings II she con-
tinued to wear brooch with the badge Of the